Friday March 17 Daily Links

Published by Interrobang Staff at March 17, 2023

FRIDAY 3.17

NEWS STORIES

Ron DeSantis is a Dirty Pudding Eater

At least two staffers told the Daily Beast they saw him enjoying “a chocolate pudding dessert—by eating it with three of his fingers.”

Ron DeSantis, pudding class back in the White House.

Man Accused of Murdering His Wife Insulted Her on Family Feud 5 Years Ago

Timothy Bliefnick,was arrested this week, charged with murdering his wife, who he was in the middle of divorce proceedings with. Five years ago he appeared on Family Feud and was asked the question, “what’s the biggest mistake you made at your wedding.” His answer, was saying I do.

Now THATs a Family Feud.

Philly Being Blamed for the Death of Milkshake Mascot

There’s an old story that McDonalds dumped the O’Grimacey milkshake after a Philly actor playing the mascot made unpalatable comments.

If Uncle O’ Grimacy is dead, I’d investigate the hamburger first.

Spring Break Bikini Brawling?

Part of spring break entertainment this year seems to be a sort of ifght club, with both men and women participating in consensual boxing, fighting and wrestling matches.

Whatever happened to swimming and having sex?

Was Marianne Williamson Abusive to her 2020 Campaign Staff?

In the wake of her announcement that she’ll be running for President in 2024, staff members have come forward to talk about her abusive behavior in the last election.

You’d be abusive too if you knew you weren’t going to get a single vote.

SPORTS

nothing here yet

Furman Radio Announcer Loses It After Virginia Upset

Furman upset Virginia in the first round of the NCAA tournament and it was a hell of an ending.

That’s why they call it March Madness.

Are the Jets Complaining the Packers Want Too Much?

According to sports gossip, the Packers are asking a lot for Aaron Rodgers and the two teams are still pretty far apart on a Rodgers deal. They allegedly want a first round draft pick, and more for their QB.

Pony up Woody, this isn’t a lot to ask. Make the deal.

CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT

Def Leppard Drummer Assaulted in Florida Hotel

Police reports say Rick Allen was casually smoking a cigarette while his teen assailant was hiding nearby waiting to attack him outside the Four Seasons Hotel in Ft Lauderdale.

He never got a chance to put his hand up.

Ben Affleck Said His Bad Grammy Mood Was Because of Trevor Noah

He told The Hollywood Reporter, I saw [Grammy host Trevor Noah approach] and I was like, “Oh, God.” They were framing us in this shot, but I didn’t know they were rolling. I leaned into her and I was like, “As soon they start rolling, I’m going to slide away from you and leave you sitting next to Trevor.” She goes, “You better fucking not leave.” That’s a husband-and-wife thing. I mean, some of it is, I’m like, “All right, who is this act?” Like, I don’t keep up. My wife does, obviously. And yeah, it is your wife’s work event. And I’ve gone to events and been pissed off. I’ve gone and been bored. I’ve gone to award shows and been drunk, a bunch. Nobody ever once said I’m drunk. [But at the Grammys] they were like, “He’s drunk.”

Nobody wants to be crowdworked.

Ryan Reynolds Made a Cool 340 Mill on that Mint Mobile Sale

“Ryan Reynolds took a ~25% stake in Mint Mobile in 2019 and became its main pitchman. T-Mobile just bought Mint for $1.35B, valuing his stake at $340m. Not bad for 4 years of pitching.”

Wait, so Mint Mobile isn’t ice cream?

Ryan Reynolds took a ~25% stake in Mint Mobile in 2019 and became its main pitchman.

T-Mobile just bought Mint for $1.35B, valuing his stake at $340m. Not bad for 4 years of pitching. pic.twitter.com/AmcQO9Io3v

— Trung Phan (@TrungTPhan) March 15, 2023

Talking Heads Coming to a Theater Near You

A24 has acquired Jonathan Demme’s masterpiece concert film, Stop Making Sense. The Talking Heads concert film will be lovingly restored and return to theaters later this year.

This will give young people a chance to see actual musicians making actual music.

Bethany Mandel Tries to Define Woke

Wokeness is the new hipster. Something people think exists and think they don’t like.

LOL: Briahna Joy Gray BREAKS the brain of Rising guest Bethany Mandel by asking her to define "wokeness" pic.twitter.com/uwRSSH0LaM

— The Vanguard (@vanguard_pod) March 14, 2023

STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS

Our Life Expectancy Ranking Really Blows

Americans used to enjoy one of the highest life expectancy rates on the planet, at one time ranking #13. Now we’re somewhere in the 50’s and you might be surprised at which countries out rank us in terms of expected longevity. The #1 country for life expectancy is Monaco, followed by Hong Kong, Macao, Japan and Australia.

Its true, you’ll live longer in Australia, but youre changes of getting punched in the face are much higher.